Most Dangerous Cities For Drivers
Think you share the road with some bad drivers? As it turns out, some cities around the US have roads that are far more dangerous than others.
Recently, Insurance.comconducted an analysis of the cities that have the highest proportion of its residents claiming a prior accident when searching for an auto insurance quote. The rankings are based on the information people must supply in seeking an insurance quote.
Getting into even a small accident can result in increased insurance premiums. Insurance.com CEO Rob Klapper reminds drivers to "avoid driver distractions and obey traffic laws" both to increase safety and keep down premiums.
The country's safest city is Yuma, Arizona, with only 17.2% of drivers claiming prior accidents. Big cities like Los Angeles and Chicago were also on the lower end of the spectrum, with 26.3% and 26.1%, respectively.
So, what are the most dangerous US cities for drivers? Click ahead to find out!
By Paul Toscano
Posted 14 May 2010
10. Lincoln, Neb.
Claims reporting prior accident: 31.8%
Average insurance premium: $1,318
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 27%
Being hit by another vehicle: 15%
Single vehicle accident: 10%
9. Manchester, N.H.
Claims reporting prior accident: 32.2%
Average insurance premium: $1,351
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 26%
Being hit by another vehicle: 17%
Single vehicle accident: 10%
8. Austin, Texas
Claims reporting prior accident: 32.3%
Average insurance premium: $1,558
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 27%
Being hit by another vehicle: 19%
Single vehicle accident: 11%
7. Birmingham, Ala.
Claims reporting prior accident: 32.4%
Average insurance premium: $1,611
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 23%
Being hit by another vehicle: 21%
Single vehicle accident: 9%
6. Bangor, Maine
Claims reporting prior accident: 32.9%
Average insurance premium: $1,199
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 23%
Being hit by another vehicle: 14%
Single vehicle accident: 13%
5. Erie, Pa.
Claims reporting prior accident: 33.1%
Average insurance premium: $1,624
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 23%
Being hit by another vehicle: 14%
Single vehicle accident: 13%
4. Des Moines, Iowa
Claims reporting prior accident: 33.2%
Average insurance premium: $1,226
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 25%
Being hit by another vehicle: 20%
Single vehicle accident: 9%
3. Portland, Maine
Claims reporting prior accident: 33.4%
Average insurance premium: $1,250
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 26%
Being hit by another vehicle: 23%
Single vehicle accident: 8%
2. Johnstown, Pa.
Claims reporting prior accident: 34.5%
Average insurance premium: $1,586
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 22%
Being hit by another vehicle: 14%
Single vehicle accident: 12%
1. Baltimore, Md.
Claims reporting prior accident: 36.5%
Average insurance premium: $2,304
Types of Accidents
Hitting another vehicle: 26%
Being hit by another vehicle: 20%
Single vehicle accident: 9%